The Giong Festival, also known as the Festival of Phu Dong Village (Gia Lam District, Hanoi), is one of the largest traditional festivals in the Red River Delta region. It was recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010. The festival re-enacts two legendary battles fought by Saint Giong, as well as the ceremonial procession, drawing thousands of locals and visitors each year.

Upholding the centuries-old craft of making ceramics, artisan Nguyen Van Loi, his wife Pham Thi Chau, and other villagers are maintaining the soul of the Bat Trang pottery village and help their products reach global markets.

Kieu Ky gold laminating craft village in Gia Lam district, Hanoi, has a history of about 300 years.

As part of a new initiative, smart tourism will be applied at the centuries-old Bat Trang commune in Gia Lam district on the outskirts of Hanoi.

Hanoi is home to 1,350 craft villages, which is favourable condition for the capital city to develop tourism.

Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has signed decisions recognising two districts of Quoc Oai and Gia Lam in the capital city of Hanoi as new-style rural areas.

Hanoi plans to build 14 bridges crossing the Red and Duong Rivers in the city from now to 2030, revealed Vu Duy Tuan, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Planning and Investment.